Francis ‘Frank’ Cornelius Scott – grave tales

Kalgoorlie Western Argus 12 July 1904, page 24 THE LATE MR. FRAN SCOTT. "I first met the late Mr. Frank Scott." says a gentleman who knew him for 20 years, in Burrowa, New South Wales, where he was in business as a professional accountant, … [Continue reading]

Paynesville – ghost town

Paynesville is located  77 km east of Mount Magnet, Western Australia Gold was discovered in this area in early 1898 by Tom Payne and Arthur Waldeck, and by April 1898 the place had been inspected by a surveyor and a plan of subdivision … [Continue reading]

Spinifex and Sand:

Spinifex and Sand I will sing you a lay of W.A. Of a wanderer, travelled and tanned By the sun's fierce ray, through the livelong day In the Spinifex and Sand. At the day's first dawn, in earliest morn, As a soldier obeys a command, From his … [Continue reading]

The Loader family – pioneer profile

The following story is an extract from the family history of Reg Blackmore and is reproduced with his permission. Emma and Nathaniel were his Great Grandparents. Emma Jane Loader's first trip to the WA goldfields December 1895 Written by Emma … [Continue reading]

Greek Tragedy at Lawlers

Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), Tuesday 13 January 1903, page 31 THE LAWLERS MURDER INQUEST AND TRIAL. Inquest into the deaths  of Sophia, and and her child Emanuel Psechetsas. The victims of the terrible tragedy at Lawlers on … [Continue reading]